§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement upon his recent discussions with the various sheiks of the Aden Protectorate visiting London.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydFive important rulers of the Western Aden Protectorate have recently discussed with Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom proposals which they initiated for establishing a federation. Her Majesty's Government have told them that they welcome these proposals and agree that this step would be in the best interests of the rulers and their peoples and that they are prepared to give financial and military assistance to the federation when established. The rulers are now returning to Aden to work out detailed arrangements with the Governor. The States at present concerned are the Audhali, the Upper Aulaqi Sheikhdom Dhala, and Fadhli and Beihan.